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Photo courtesy of Kelly Casey-Latterman Photo by David Koi Powder! Seniors Kelly Casey-Latterman and Ali Rath enjoy XC skiing. Winter wonderland. Junior Alex Koi treads through knee-deep snow during the snow week. Everyone loves snow days, but this is ridiculous By Shamike Dighe and Alex Levy even in the summer.” have a snow day; but when we don’t, the calls President Tom Southard, who in on snow days. As Rachel McCool Temperatures dropping, two feet of As crazy as it sounds, some students reasons for this are often misunderstood makes the final decision. When asked if says, “Two hour delays are better.” snow on its way: hearing such news have special, superstitious rituals they or unknown. To find out what exactly he hopes for snow days, Mr. Gable did On the other hand, Aaron Ashworth reports you can only hope for a snow practice with the hope of bringing in a determines a snow day, we went to Mr. not respond, but instead pointed to the finds two hour delays to be “very rude” day. Eyes are fixed on the TV as you snow day. These include sleeping while Gable and David Szlachetka. Road con- sign on his wall that says, “I Love Snow and that the snow day was “the best anxiously wait to see if school will be wearing PJs inside out or placing a ditions and weather are key in determin- Days.” thing ever” because he was able to “sleep delayed. Moment of truth, the phone wooden spoon under the pillow. Many, ing whether to delay school or call it off Although students are happy to sleep in until three and not shower all day.” rings! Snow day! Repeat this process satisfied with just the news of a delay, entirely. in for an extra two hours, disappoint- Our school’s information regarding five times and you have the week of will quit doing homework and put it off As Mr. S puts it, “Safety of the ment is not uncommon when there is not delays and cancellations can be found on February 8 at SSA. until the next morning. students is the first concern.” a second phone call from Mr. Gable to KDKA-TV/Radio, WTAE-TV, WPXI- It isn’t just the students, however, But at last, the sound of registrar Contrary to popular belief, how- confirm a snow day, and we are left with TV, and KQV Radio. This information who pray for snow days. Even teachers Richard Gable’s voice calling at 5am the ever, Mr. Gable does not actually have just a two hour delay. will also be available on the Shady Side hope for a day off. When asked if she next day gives reason to celebrate. IT’S the final say on whether or not school Teachers aren’t always completely Academy website and the weather likes snow days, Linda Lee McDonald A SNOW DAY! will be cancelled. Mr. Gable says he in agreement on this issue, though. Some hotline message, which can be reached at said, “I hope for snow days every day, As students, we rejoice when we do closely monitors the weather and then of the dorm parents are unable to sleep 412-447-2202. Guys & Dolls By Kelly Casey Latterman This year’s spring musical, Guys and Dolls, is set in the 1940’s in New York City. The riveting plot line follows Nathan Detroit (played by Joe Tumolo), a gam- bler who leads late night crap games at different locations. With his long time fiancé Adelaide (Shannon Kirk) at his side, Detroit needs to come up with one thousand dollars for the night’s cover of his crap game. Sky Masterson (Mitch Mason) is a big time gambler who “bets to the sky,” and is leaving New York City tomorrow Photo by Kimberly Flit for Havana, Cuba. When Detroit makes The winds are aligned. Concert band opens the Winter Concert. Photo by Kimberly Flit Cheap sunglasses. Choir girls perform in their stylin’ shades. a bet with Masterson for a thousand dollars that he can’t afford, Sarah Brown (Alex Koi), an uptight missionary, leaves Strike up the bands for Havana with him. By Alec Brown the trumpet section. Choir and strings collide This is Claire DePalma’s first year “Tonight you should reach your mu- After a brief intermission for inter- By Ally Bernstein directing Shady Side Academy’s musical. sical peak, a point when a shiver runs mingling, the saxophone ensemble played Dr. Dan Brill welcomed everyone to try Carol,” sung by the concert choir. She says of the experience, “The musical down your spine through your whole Gershwin’s Strike Up the Band, which the Rauh theater on the evening of Janu- Joe Tumulo, Liesje Steenkiste, and is full of gamblers, dancers, sinners, and body.” Those were the words of Stan got everyone excited for more. ary 27, then right away the orchestra Katie Brill sang the next song in Latin, saints, and is a classic for lovers of musical Nevola before the January 20 Winter Following the saxophones, the jazz started its performance. The first song “Panis Angelicus.” Katie Brill came up theatre. We have a terrific cast and are Concert involving all of the bands. ensemble performed Call Me Irrespon- it played was “Aria” (BWV 140) by with the brilliant arrangement for this having a great time in rehearsals as we The concert started off bracingly with sible, which highlighted vocals from jun- Bach, with Will Vincett singing along in song. prepare for our performances.” an excellent rendition of Mozart’s Rondo ior Alex Koi and instrumental solos from German. Then the girls of the concert choir Alli Rath, a senior who is in the mu- performed by the clarinet choir. Upon the Alec Brown, Molly Cohen, David Currie, After that, the orchestra played five performed “It’s in His Kiss” with their sical for the first time this year and is a exciting conclusion, the concert band en- Naveen Menon, Missy Wolz, Mahima movements from the Christmas Con- stylish sunglasses on, making everyone member of the Company, echoes Ms. tered and was well on their way to an Chablani, and Rob Stokes. This swing- certo by Corelli, with Marko Hudak, want to get up and dance. The boys of DePalma’s excitement, saying, “We’re energetic performance. style tune gave everyone a jolt of energy. Tara Lee, Pooja Tripathi, and Lisha Gu the concert choir performed “Blue meeting more and more every week. It The concert band played two songs, The next tune was Duke Ellington’s Cara- on as soloists. The orchestra’s third Moon,” wowing us with their dance seems like the show is really coming The Incredibles, taken from the Disney van, with solos from Kevin Owens, Nick song was the wonderful “Scherzo” from moves. together. Everyone has a lot of fun movie, and Aztec Fire by J. Bocook. The Rossi, Nick Ciesielski, Rowdy Kanarek, Beethoven’s symphony number nine. Ahono Gildersleeve said, “I loved together and is really excited to do Guys teaser given to the students at the previ- David Steiner, and Ajay Kanakamedala. The entire repertoire for the strings the classic songs that each choir sang at and Dolls.” ous Monday’s announcements was ex- This got everyone excited for the jazz was fabulous. the concert, especially the fun choreo- Senior Mitch Mason (Sky Masterson) citing and performed well, but the concert combo, otherwise known as The Mid- Following the strum of the strings, graphy in Blue Moon!” gave a moment to the press saying, “As band outdid itself with a nearly flawless night Snack, or as Rowdy Kanarek de- Rachel Tobin and Alex Koi started the The Chamber choir came on next to I take on my second musical lead, that is performance at the concert. scribes it, “The taste you just can’t get off singing portion of the night with a duet, finish up the night with six more songs: two years in a row, I think back to all the Following the concert band was the your tongue.” They performed Blue “Winter Song” by Sara Bareilles. Their “Exultate Justi in Domino,” “I’ll be various friendships and memories I’ve brass ensemble, which played their ver- Skies, also with vocals by Alex Koi, and duet was accompanied by a string trio. Home for Christmas,” “Prayer for the made. From “bagels fresh bagels” in sion of H. Creamer’s Way Down Yonder then kicked off right into Tenor Madness. The performance was excellent, and it Children,” “California Dreamin’,” “Col- Fiddler on the Roof, to Hannah Brown’s in New Orleans. Then, to finish things off with a bang, got everyone excited for what was com- lide,” and “Every Time I Feel the Spirit.” clown wig in Barnum, Guys and Dolls is When it seemed like the tunes could the jazz ensemble played their final piece, ing next. Mitch Mason did an incredible job sing- sure to bring some new precious mems.” not be performed better, the symphonic Sing, Sing, Sing. This tune highlighted The next song, “How Deep is Your ing his solo in “Collide.” This year’s show, Guys and Dolls will band came on stage and blew away the percussionist Asher Saperstein, and had Love,” was performed by a quartet con- Junior Rachel Tobin said, “Every- run Friday, March 12 at 7:30; Saturday, crowd. They started with C.T. Smith’s solos from Francesco Zenati, Adi Krupski, sisting of Liana Abbot, Ahono one worked so hard to prepare for the March 13 at 7:30; and Sunday, March 14 Anthem for Winds and Percussion and Matt Limbach, Tori Santucci, and Theo Gildersleeve, Will Vincett, and Matt concert, and the show really came to- at 3:30. Be sure to come to the Rauh to finished off with a three part medley, Teris. Ferree. The next two songs were “Speak gether! We felt good about our perfor- see the performance of almost 100 Senior English Folk Song Suite. The folk song All in all, every group contributed to to One Another of Psalms” and “Coven- mances and had fun doing them!” School students! was highlighted by beautiful lines from a tight performance. Shady Side News 2Opinions Thursday, February 25, 2010 A calling to overcome barriers Misguiding principles By Olivia Seecof By Billy Rutherford and safety. But it seems to me that by During the Dr. Martin Luther King scale. We feel a call to help when we Driving onto campus each year for institutionalizing such values, the school Jr. assembly, held on January 15, two participate in food and clothing drives. Convocation, Homecoming, and gradu- does not encourage its students to genu- students sang a song called “We Shall We also feel a call to help when we share ation, I come across a peculiar sight. inely develop principles of how to treat Overcome.” This song ran through my a brief smile with a homeless person on There are signs that read WE ARE hon- others. Are we to be kind just because head for days after the assembly. This the street. The media often focuses on est, WE ARE kind, etc. it says so in the handbook? could be because the students did a great large scale opportunities to help because If we are indeed honest, we mustn’t Again, the administration in theory job of singing it, but I believe this oc- of their need for positive ratings, but I use false advertising. For if we are not sets a tone for the school. The five curred because of the song’s powerful feel that the majority of the human race always kind, responsible, respectful, or guiding principles do promote a commu- lyrics. Phrases like “we’ll walk hand in is often looking for the opportunity to safe, we surely cannot be honest. When nity conducive to learning and acting hand someday” and “we are not afraid” aid others, no matter the boundaries our administrators stand at the podium thoughtfully toward each other. The are what imprint hope and desire into they have to overcome. and talk to us about the guiding prin- means of achieving such values, though, our hearts. The diversity of languages across the ciples, most people in the audience prob- are misplaced. I recently bought a music album off globe is another barrier between the will ably do not listen. That in itself would As to how students could be more of iTunes named “Hope for Haiti Now.” to help and the action of helping. In of the American people. I am proud to be considered “disrespectful.” genuinely inspired to live out these prin- I was pleasantly surprised to find that school, most of us learn one other lan- be an American citizen, especially dur- And what about the water bottles ciples, studying ethics and discussing one of my favorite artists, Bruce guage to a level of proficiency where we ing times when the United States is that litter our buildings? And why do we moral dilemmas are ways to think on a Springsteen, covered “We Shall Over- can speak with passable fluency in an- sending food, money, doctors, and basic call the people who make us lunch and more sophisticated level about such come” for this benefit album. I could other country. However, I speak Span- needs to humans who are suffering. We clean our facilities by their first names matters. now listen to the song as many times as ish, and if I wanted to communicate with have a natural calling to overcome barri- while we call our teachers by their last Some people are able to embody the I wanted with a simple click of my a newly orphaned Haitian I would ers and to overstep customary bound- names? If we are not respectful, then we values important to them through com- computer mouse. struggle because I do not understand aries when it comes to helping a person are not honest, for we claim falsely to be munity service. If the school took such I bought this album to monetarily French past the point of au revoir. This in need. Each time we succeed in helping respectful. “principle building” measures, it would support Haiti after the recent devastat- poses a problem, but the desire to help one another, the differences in cultures We do not by necessity embody the allow students to develop independently ing earthquake and aftershocks. I thought can aid in overcoming this dilemma. become negligible, and the bonds be- guiding principles just because the hand- within a school context, a setup that of the purchase as simply doing a small While I was spending time at a Costa come stronger. book we all signed before freshman year does not have to be a paradox. part in the world’s efforts to rebuild Rican orphanage, I formed a bond with There is a long road ahead of us before elaborates extensively on each virtue. So I wonder if an academic institution Haiti, but after I made the purchase, I a brown-eyed boy named Geraldo. Al- we will see the day when all of the racial, first off, we shouldn’t put those signs up that wishes to play a role in molding its realized that I not only donated to a though a native Costa Rican, Geraldo economic, gender and cultural barriers for graduation because saying it doesn’t students should put more of an empha- charity, but I contributed to an ongoing spoke very little Spanish because he have been torn down. But, as I listen make it so. sis on creating an environment in which change in the world as well. came from an indigenous tribe that left once again to “We Shall Overcome,” the This is not to say, however, that our kids develop an independent self, able to As the world unites to help Haiti him and his two brothers in cages on the lyrics say, “Here in my heart, I do school is misguided by promoting hon- critically examine the forceful pressure overcome the natural destruction that top of a mountain. Geraldo and I com- believe, that we shall overcome some- esty, kindness, respect, responsibility, of peers and administrators alike. was inflicted on their country, the world municated through body language and day.” is also responding to a call to overcome expressions instead of words. We over- Someday it will not matter if you are differences. The main focus for came the language barrier because I had Caucasian, African- American, Hispanic, fundraisers benefiting Haiti is to raise the driveto help Geraldo experience hap- or Asian. Someday it will not matter if Bill Peduto leads money and help people in need. The piness, if even for a short amount of you are living on a dollar a day or if you color of their skin and their economic time. are a billionaire. The human desire to status does not matter; people just want As citizens of the United States, we help one another is what will guide the Pittsburgh forward to help other people. are for the most part fortunate. We have world in the direction of finding a way to By Justin Hunt This human desire to help others is our freedom, and our government works overcoming differences and living in a “Technology can assist equality, not always showcased on such a big to create the best plans for the majority state of peace. where everyone gets equal services and not one group is favored.” As District 8’s representative to the Pittsburgh City Council of neighbor- Sunday brunch in the ’Burgh hoods including Bloomfield Friendship, By Haley DeJulio their menu definitely had a lot of poten- milk custard it was dipped into had Oakland, Point Breeze, Shadyside, and I like to think that being a food critic tial. There might be some gems hidden absolutely no flavor. Squirrel Hill, Bill Peduto emphasizes is somewhat similar to being a secret in all of those dishes. At least the dessert buffet came next. the importance of communication be- agent. I’m always undercover, never Most people have probably never Unfortunately, the main attraction was tween government and the citizens of revealing my true identity as one of the heard of this next restaurant, but it’s a mini ice cream cones filled with cheese- the city as time progresses. As I talked “reviewers.” I wouldn’t want any spe- staple of my suburb, Mt. Lebanon. cake, just about the only dessert I hate. with Mr. Peduto the last week in Janu- cial treatment, just the normal service. Iovino’s Café is on one of the main roads, One interesting staple they served was ary, I asked him about his important So, when I went to the Square Café in Beverly Road, and since its opening a few fruit sushi with a chocolate dipping initiatives regarding the present and fu- Regent Square and the hostess asked for years ago, it has become a beloved local sauce. Even though I didn’t like that ture of the city. Peduto discusses Pgh initiative. my first name, I stealthily replied favorite. I was excited when they opened either, I commend their efforts. As a firm believer in widely used “Denise,” cleverly evading revealing my up for Sunday brunch a few months ago The Grand Concourse brunch is also Internet communication, Peduto actively that Pittsburghers were unable to par- own first name by simply giving her my because I love their dinner options. I went buffet style. This restaurant offered a uses a plethora of Internet sources, such ticipate in” the G20, when downtown mother’s. One can’t be too careful in in and was immediately overjoyed to see much wider variety. I had delicious as Twitter and Facebook. was closed for two days in September. these situations! that they offered crème brulée French made-to-order eggs benedict with some Last summer, Peduto made an initia- On a separate note, Peduto has em- I took a look around the restaurant. toast, an item all too rare on Pittsburgh asparagus, and the egg was cooked per- tive to have Pittsburgh be the first city phasized the importance of green build- It was very cute, decorated predomi- menus. I ordered it without hesitation. fectly, with the yolk still runny. Then government with an interactive Apple ing to the environment and to the nantly with colorful circles, which gave The waitress soon brought me compli- I went for the desserts. Most of them application, giving users the ability to economy of Pittsburgh. He helped pass the Square Café an air of subtle irony. I mentary mini apricot scones and straw- were comprised of things like blueberry communicate directly to city govern- six bills, or “green codes,” this fall for was immediately impressed by the sheer berry muffins from the chef, accompanied bread and banana nut bread, but in one of ment about incidents in and concerns construction in the city, and empha- magnitude of drink options; everything by vanilla butter. Both baked goods were the many rooms, I stumbled upon some- about the city. sized that “[green building] is important from milkshakes and peanut butter and obviously made in house and well pre- thing new and exciting. They had a In addition to the app, Peduto has for the city to get a ‘head start’ on state banana smoothies to gingersnap lattes pared, but the butter had an odd taste to doughnut machine popping out fresh made council meetings more accessible and federal governments, as they will and mint hot chocolate. it, like they had started with a foreign doughnuts rolled in cinnamon sugar ev- to the general public, as they were pre- soon require similar codes.” We were seated after a short wait, and butter that was a little too pungent to ery minute. This alone was enough to viously only available on the city’s In addition, Peduto hopes green build- I was pleased to see the variety of unique begin with to take on a sweet form with save the brunch for me. They were public access channel. ing will enhance our local economy. He menu options, many of them appealing to a slight vanilla flavoring. warm, delicious, and crisp from coming Peduto has also added programs giv- says it is very difficult to compete with vegetarians. I can’t resist an interesting When my French toast came I was straight from the deep fryer to the ea- ing citizens of Pittsburgh the ability to Asia in almost all areas of manufactur- dessert crepe, so I immediately decided to disappointed, though, because it looked gerly awaiting consumer. provide instant feedback on issues dur- ing, but believes that local institutions, get their butternut squash crepe. It was burnt to the point of being black on top. My favorite of all the brunches in ing council meetings. such as Carnegie Mellon, will greatly filled with butternut squash, Nutella, cara- I know I ordered bruléed French toast, but Pittsburgh was by far the one at Point Peduto said, “Government needs to profit as they develop new technologies melized pears, and topped with a light this was a little extreme. The taste did not Brugge. I had been meaning to try their be able to communicate the way people in building. dusting of powered sugar. quell my fears, and the whole piece tasted brunch for a while because I am con- do, and by using services such as Twitter Moving forward, Bill Peduto is the Sounds just weird enough to be good, burnt. There was no sweet vanilla custard stantly on the prowl for authentic Bel- and Facebook, government has the abil- vision and leadership Pittsburgh needs right? Wrong! After one bite, I knew this taste to the bread, as you would expect gian waffles. I’m not talking about the ity to function more effectively.” as a center of technology and progress, creative concoction was not for me. from its description “crème brulée.” Per- kind of waffles most restaurants serve, Peduto has emphasized government but at the same time is a leader deeply First of all, it was over-stuffed, with haps they should just change the name to calling them “Belgian” waffles by mis- participation, saying it was “a shame aware of financial issues. about two good inches of butternut very over-bruléed French toast to avoid take. I’m talking about a yeast-based squash filling. As if that absurd amount any more misconceptions. waffle with crunchy pearl sugar distrib- All the news Designed with HADY SID of spiced squash wasn’t enough, it also The William Penn Hotel also offers uted throughout. These are made from that fits, had copious amounts of pear chunks a brunch, but this one is of a very dough, not a pourable batter. Adobe Pagemaker 7.0 on an IBM we print throughout. They did not taste like different nature. It is a buffet style I was pleased when my waffles came S E freshly and delicately prepared pears, brunch and offers many options. I was with only a light dusting of powdered but rather like re-warmed canned pears. very excited to try it because I expected sugar and some semi-sweet chocolate NEWSNEWS The Nutella was the only saving grace, it to be somewhat reminiscent of my all- dipping sauce on the side; these waffles Published by Shady Side Academy but even that did not compensate for the time world-favorite brunch at the don’t need any fancy fixin’s, they’re 423 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15238 TEL: 412-968-3000 lack of thoughtful composition in this Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York sweet and tasty all on their own. The The Shady Side News welcomes responses and opinions from students, faculty, dish. I tried the crepe by itself and it had City. Boy was I wrong. taste was no disappointment, crisp and and readers. All letters must be signed. News reserves the right to edit for content an odd, slightly off taste to it. For my entrée, the non-buffet part, warm on the outside, soft on the inside, if libelous statements are involved. If necessary, letters will be edited for length. My mom did not fair much better with I decided to be a little adventurous, and and with detectable traces of yeast fla- her brunch, the pumpkin and walnut I ordered a chicken dish. When it came, vor and the crispy crunch of small globs Editors-in-Chief...... Lizzi Diggs, Zack Myers, Billy Rutherford, Olivia Seecof pancakes. They looked wonderful, but the chicken tasted like it was frozen and of pearl sugar perfectly dispersed. I News Editors...... Jen Cozen, Jeremie Kim were oddly savory considering their in- then reheated. It was the kind of rubbery used the chocolate sauce a little, and it Asst. News Editors ...... Kelly Casey-Latterman, Niteesh Sundaram gredients; much maple syrup was needed! chicken you would expect to find on an was good, but the waffle itself was really Features Editors ...... Mahima Chablani, Pooja Tripathi At least they didn’t skimp on the wal- airplane or in a school cafeteria. I was so the star of this show. Opinions Editors...... David Jimenez, Noah Schoen nuts, though that didn’t please my mom, disappointed that I actually sent it back Everyone really enjoyed their savory Asst. Opinions Editor ...... Brian Gross who would have preferred fewer. and ordered their French toast. Appar- egg and sausage-based brunches too. Sports Editor...... David Steiner Even though I had a bad experience at ently I should stick to sweet items for Though I suffered through many dis- Asst. Sprts Editor ...... Marko Hudak the Square Café this time, I would defi- my brunches. Well, the French toast had appointments and let downs at other Photographers...... Nick Gasbarro, Allie Hull nitely go back and try something differ- no personality, the bread was nothing to places, I happily declare Point Brugge Art Editor ...... Nicholas Barnes ent, perhaps even a savory dish, because write home about, and whatever egg- the best brunch in the ’Burgh! Faculty Advisors...... Angela Irvine, Suzanne Belles Shady Side News Thursday, February 25, 2010 Opinions 3 Life and the Super Bowl By David Jimenez Man on the street tells your fortune By Jen Cozen Sports are often seen as a unifying influence, a way for people in any country or culture to set aside their differences, forget their worries, and enjoy an exciting For years, Shady Side students have cracked paper with life-changing fortunes awaiting them. game. However, even in the midst of a Super Bowl week of excitement, parties, open fortune cookies to find little white pieces of Now, it’s the students’ turn to create such lines of fate. interviews, and practices, politics reared its ugly head in the Super Bowl ad campaign. The controversy certainly revealed how “pro-choice” groups zealously oppose any attempt to encourage women to choose life instead of abortion. Tim Tebow, the star quarterback of the University of Florida and arguably the greatest player in college football history, was featured early in the first quarter with his mother in a personal ad sponsored by Focus on the Family, an admittedly conservative organization. However, the ad itself was completely nonpolitical; Tebow never mentions Roe vs. Wade, the Supreme Court, whether abortion should be legal, or even the word itself. Instead, Tebow explains how his mother, while working as a missionary in the Philippines, chose to bring her son to term instead of having an abortion recommended by her doctors. The ad deliberately avoids culture war partisan attacks, judgments, or insults. It is simply a reminder of how women, despite the difficult circumstances of health, family, income, or peer pressure, can choose to keep their unborn child. As a Focus on Family spokesman explained, Tebow’s story is only that of “love between a mother and son.” One would hope that, regardless of how we feel about the legality of abortion, we can all support and encourage women to choose life. Instead, allegedly pro-choice organizations attacked the Super Bowl ad before even seeing it. A leader of the National Organization of Women called the ad “frankly offensive. It is hate masquerading as love.” The head of the Women’s Media Center described Tebow’s Broderick Kelly: “Think about a Ally Ross: “You are the lucky winner! You get to live with the one and only friendly “tackle” of his mother during the ad as “show[ing] an undercurrent of monkey and a banana peel.” Tierney Weitz and the Kardashians!” Tierney Weitz: “Surprise! It’s Tierney!” violence against women.” Most Americans, of course, would be hard pressed to find any ad controversial about abortion when it does not even mention the word abortion. Tebow’s mother does not suggest that abortion should be outlawed; she simply presents her story of choosing life. If that story is somehow controversial or “offensive,” then that shows something morally flawed about these pro-choice organizations, not the Tebow family or the pro-life community. The entire controversy over this ad reveals the sheer hypocrisy of the abortion lobby. If these groups believe in allowing women to choose, then shouldn’t women be aware of the choice to keep their baby? If they agree that abortion is morally wrong, then why can’t we, as a community and nation, encourage women to consider other options? Should we also treat movies like “Knocked Up,” “Bella,” or “Juno” as offensive and hateful? Their opposition to the ad, in fact, reveals that these pro- choice groups are unwilling to accept, promote, or support the other choice of protecting a mother’s own baby in the womb. As Sally Jenkins points out, the entire controversy reveals that the abortion lobby “isn’t actually ‘pro-choice’ so much as they are pro-abortion.” Despite all of this undeserving controversy, Tebow’s ad provides us with a vivid reminder about abortion. We are not simply dealing with “a bunch of cells” or “blobs of tissues” but, as Jenkins reminds us, “future, potential lives, Heisman trophy Mike Holzinger: “The road to hap- winners, scientists, doctors, artists, inventors, Little Leaguers — who would never piness is paved with good intentions… come to be if their birth mothers had not wrestled with the stakes and chosen to carry Ali Gumberg and Vinnie Merlot: “Eat more dumplings!!” and lots of potholes.” those lives to term.” Movie Review 2010 By Yuval Ben-David If Metz earned grades: a review A Serious Man By Philip Elias favorite year, 1987, in stock. food that could reach the sixth sense of As one astute reviewer put it, this stract between neither life nor death. Shady Side’s famous campus res- Moving on, I had a custom-prepared the tongue, called umami. I think the film is “a certain kind of Jewish joke that But we’re left with a generation of He- taurant, Le Dining Hall, is quite a place omelet with a side of bacon and toast. I fries did it for me. doesn’t end.” The comic-strip charac- brew scholars staring at the nearing tor- to eat. I freed my tentative schedule so was thrilled with the quality ingredients With each bite of quality beef, I ters, migraine lighting, the passivity and nado, and a father’s mumbled politeness I could have a proper dining experience in my omelet: fresh farm-raised ham, sipped on the bottle of 1992 Life Water. solipsism all intersect as if on some intact in the face of cancer, and the at Shady Side Academy. Let’s start with rich cheddar cheese, and sweet Spanish I let it sit on ice for a bit, and once it was teenage rant by the Coen brothers about yappy neurotic dialogue just gets muted, breakfast (the most important meal of onions. The omelet itself nearly melted to temperature, it pleased all of my taste their childhood in what’s come to be like the movie at this point — if just for the day, they say): in my mouth. The sharpness of the buds. known as St. “Jewish” Park, Minnesota a second. I stroll into the restaurant and am cheddar flowed with the sweetness of Feeling a bit indulgent, I stopped by — a 2-hour long all caps rant in yet Finally you’re out of your seat, welcomed not by a maitre’d, but the the ham and onions. The bacon was Le Dining Hall’s gourmet dessert sta- another failed Philip Roth novel (!). Fill Jefferson Airplane throbbing in your warm smell of eggs, bacon, and maple perfectly crispy. tion. I felt like a kid in a candy store; there in the punch line with your favorite ears, any sunny memory of the 60’s, syrup. Mouth watering, I decided to I could tell that their techniques of were so many options! From their soft Yiddish neuroticism. you realize, is as drug-induced as the taste a little bit of everything. Before I cooking the food could only come from baked cookies to their layered cakes and That uncertain, overactive victim’s son’s croaky bar mitzvah. The only continue on the topic of food, I must say years of practice. Now, I had very high parfaits, the decadence was almost over- imagination plays in the allusions of uncertainty is whether the over-brilliant that the wait staff was very accommo- expectations for lunch. whelming. I swear the Keebler Elf must paradox—the physics professor’s Coen brothers intended for this to be the dating. When I asked for something, It’s lunch time, and I’m dying to see have been back in the kitchen, whipping Schrodinger’s cat, the shtetl dybbek of self-reflexive Jewish joke that doesn’t they quickly whipped out their tongs what’s on the menu. Now I must men- up these goodies. the prologue — that all hang in an ab- end. Or worse, a Jew joke. and spoons and delicately placed my tion that Le Dining Hall is accommodat- I must commend the chefs for their (500) Days of Summer food onto my plate. That’s 5-star ser- ing to carnivores, herbivores, omnivores, technique and creativity in all of their Asymmetrically shuffled, allusive, vice right there. and health food eaters. dishes. I have been to the finest restau- melancholy, and unsubtly accompanied To begin my meal, I started with their I ordered the burger and fries and a rants from New York City to Paris, and by a brilliant soundtrack, (500) Days of signature oatmeal and spiced apple dish. bottle of their select Life Water. The I must say that Le Dining Hall is now Summer tries a little too hard to be First off, the presentation was beautiful. burger was to die for. Not over seasoned, among my favorites. Not only was the different, which is really all we want. No The consistency of the oatmeal was I could taste the richness of the Kobe food superb, but the environment was more romantic comedy with Starbucks exactly to my liking: not too chunky, not beef, grilled to my liking. The meat was above par. The simplicity of the silver- cups in hand, chasing teary smooches at too goopy. The apples mixed in won- tender and juicy. With each bite, I could ware, paper napkins, and wooden chairs the airport, but instead voice-overs, split derfully and complemented the flavors taste a warm rush of beef, lettuce, to- and tables gave me the feel that I was screens, and a musical number all suffus- of the dish. The cinnamon sweetness of mato, melted cheese, and their signature back in high school. Nice touch, Le ing the form with function: the movie is the apples with the creaminess of the ketchup sauce. The delicate bun only Dining Hall! just a procession of facial ticks—never oatmeal was the perfect combination. added to the party in my mouth. I recommend to all who have not been too gimmicky—on the face of love. To wash it all down, I had a glass of their But I must not forget about the fries. to this restaurant to stop by for a bite, Within all the intelligent postmodern finest, Orange Juice. The juice, having Seasoned with exotic sea salts, the fries whether it’s a quick lunch or a formal kitsch, the objective truth is the one not been decanted, opened up very nicely. covered a plethora of flavors. In Japan, dinner. With its premium drink cellar self-reflexive: the characters share none Props to Le Dining Hall for having my my food master told me of the legendary and quality food, I give it an A+. of the platitudes of their greeting-card writing careers. Charming, relatable characters and the right, retrospectively Pants or not, are they in dress code? understated, emotional range — after all, By Tierney Weitz the voice-over warns, “This is not a love Jeggings – half jean, half legging – Ross would be nothing without Jen story.” they seem to be taking over our female Cozen (hence, Bennifer). The same My Predictions for the Oscars: community at an exponential rate. Ever applies to the union and harmony formed Best Actor in a Leading Role: Jeff Bridges, since the first pair of Jeggings, the debate between the classic jean and the legging. Crazy Heart has been stirring about whether they are Junior Ally Bernstein, one of the Best Actress in a Leading Role: Gabourey pants or just leggings with an embel- original Jegging-wearers, says that she Sidibe, Precious lished name. In general, however, people loves the “comfort and cuteness” of her Actor in a Supporting Role: Christoph seem to love the idea of wearing these Jeggings. Waltz, Inglorious Basterds innovative “pants.” “It’s great to see that the country to prefer the practicality and function of Actress in a Supporting Role: Anna Senior Mahima Chablani claims, that brought us so many wonderful, and spandex pants to the actual Jeggings, she Kendrick, Up in the Air “Jeggings are undoubtedly the best in- might I say useful, combinations, such indubitably supports and commends Best Original Screenplay: Inglorious vention since the light bulb, besides as the Spork and the tuxedo t-shirt, is those who are bold enough to wear the Basterds sliced bread of course. The second I saw still going strong with its dual-action latter. Best Adapted Screenplay: Up in the Air Sally Gumberg sporting a pair of tight, inventions. The Jeggings may be a way Despite having no pockets, buttons, Best Picture: Precious stylin’, rockstar Jeggings, I was sold and for the Jort lovers to keep their legs or zippers, Jeggings remain highly func- Best Original Song: “The Weary Kind”— bought two pairs the following day. warm in the winter, but the high func- tional and appealing for any occasion. A Crazy Heart Things are always better when they tionality of these denim-elastic master- Jeans or spandex, the flattering Jeggings Best Foreign Language Film: France, Un unite. We all know peanut butter would pieces is ‘one to marvel over,’” says will continue to thrive throughout the prophète be nothing without jelly, just like Ben junior Ally Ross. Although Ally seems new decade in the world of fashion. 4 Global Fest. Global Phonics. Global Across the universe By Marko Hudak pushpin to a country they had visited. During the last week of January, This event was held to reveal our Shady Side Academy held its annual community’s cultural diversity and share Global Fest celebration. Everyday of personal experiences in other countries. the week, the cafeteria served dishes Finally, on Friday, January 29, a from different countries around the world. special assembly at the end of the day Students and teachers also had the op- concluded the week’s festivities. Stu- portunity to culturally engulf themselves dents from the SSA community put on in Global Phonics, Global Feast, and a magnificent show for all viewers. Global Footsteps. First up, Joe Tumolo, Frankie Costa, The first assembly of the week hosted and Ben Ross presented a comical Italian Global Phonics. During this time, stu- song about a stolen chicken. Next, dents read the announcements of the Madhav Iyengar played the Mathanga, week in foreign languages. Many lan- which is a traditional Indian drum. After guages were displayed, including Greek, that, the Latin class put together a five Italian, French, German, Portuguese, minute Menaechmi (the Roman comedy Japanese, Arabic, and sign language. which Shakespeare used as the basis for On January 27, Global Feast was Comedy of Errors). held in the dining hall after school. Greek, The Black Student Union (BSU) Italian, French, German, Middle East- followed and put on a spectacular dance ern, American, Mexican, Indian, Japa- that combined music and dance moves nese, Chinese, and Jewish food samples from different decades, starting with tempted the palettes of all. Many stu- music and senior Karl Bruch’s dance dents attended this event and even sci- moves from Michael Jackson. Next, ence teacher Aaron Ashworth was there was a traditional Ukrainian dance thrilled by all of the delicious food. by Larisa Bodnarchuck and company. He said, “After building up gas- Theo Teris then played “Don’t Matter” trointestinal immunity all week with by Akon on the piano and after that, he Pepcid AC, I hit every country’s food and Ben Ross started the next perfor- station twice. I now feel diverse, cultur- mance. ally aware, and 10 pounds heavier. I was The entire Jewish Student Union disappointed to see that the British Isles (JSU) helped to finish the traditional failed to show up with their world fa- songs by dancing to “Hava Nagila.” mous cuisine.” The event was truly a Finally, to conclude the ceremonies, there success. was a spectacular and lively upbeat On Thursday, January 28, Global Indian dance, which included a combina- Footsteps was held in the Benedum tion of modern hip-hop and traditional Student Center during assembly period. Indian music and dance. Students who participated made post- The Global Fest committee did an ers with pictures and displayed infor- outstanding job of putting all of the mation from their international trips. events together, and we look forward to Students and faculty could also add a next year’s celebration of Global Fest. Shady Side News

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and the Academian the and Alli Hull, Kimberly Flit, Kimberly Hull, Alli Shady Side News 6Sports Thursday, February 25, 2010 Boys’ hockey sets the tone By Zack Myers of the air by a quick glove. He took over When hockey players think of great the game. prep hockey, one area always comes to The team went back into the locker mind: New England. For years, young room upset. They had played hard, one hockey talent has flooded to Maine, New of their best periods of the break, yet the Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and game was tied and Stanstead was knock- Rhode Island to improve their skills and ing on the doorstep. That’s when the one day sign that elusive D1 scholarship. senior leadership stepped up. Hebrank And programs like the Gunnery, Choate and Captains Clay Scott, Nick Houser, Rosemary Hall, and the Kent School, and De La Torre each told the team how which aggressively recruit these stars, they felt, noting how important this game have dominated the prep tournament was for the senior class’s legacy. scene. I have never seen a team work as hard Historically, Shady Side has faired as the SSA boys after that intermission. poorly in this highly competitive envi- Hebrank continued to stand on his head; ronment. But this year, for the first time, forwards powered shot after shot on the Shady Side won a New England prep Stanstead goalie and grinded in the cor- hockey tournament. ners, and the defense slammed opposing The trip to Maine began badly for the Photo by Jill De La Torre players to the ice. It was a thing of beauty, team. After a disappointing tournament GOAL!!!!! Senior Nate De La but still the score remained 0-0. in Boston and spending New Year’s Eve Torre celebrates after scoring. The team came out flying again in the in a movie theater, a large snowstorm hit third, but they just couldn’t find the back New England, slowing down an already wins and posed a serious threat. But the of the net. The goalies traded saves all long bus ride to the Kents Hill School. SSA team was ready and raring to go. period until, with five minutes left in the As sophomore Ian Lodin put it, “Af- Defenseman Spencer Levy summed game, Stanstead gave Shady Side the ter four days in Boston and a few disap- up the team’s enthusiasm , exclaiming, “I opening it needed. An SSA shot from the pointments, I knew the team was down. was very focused, like the rest of the team. far boards squirted loose in front of the net The Boston trip was physically and I knew that we had to go out and play with no defenders around. Ty Gradwell emotionally draining. We were definitely physical, unselfish, and simple puck in screamed down the slot, picked up the ready to get to Maine.” order to win. I was really pumped to play puck, and just as the Stanstead goalie slid The tournament began in an interest- a good team, knowing that if we played across the crease, pushed it to his back- ing fashion, when a rookie bus driver the way we could, we could beat any team hand for the goal. As the clock ticked to drove the team into a snowy ditch not in the league.” zero, Hebrank made one last heart stop- twenty feet from the rink. While it may All around the locker room, feet were ping save and Shady Side had won. Shady have seemed ridiculous at the moment, it bouncing up and down in anticipation, Side 1; Standstead 0. was exactly the lift that the team needed. waiting only for the zamboni to get off the “You know the boys went out there Senior Grant Hebrank commented, ice. Then Coach John Johnson walked and battled,” captain Scott said. “It’s “Maine gave us a fresh start. The bus into the room. Senior Captain Nate De La Photo by Mary Leech obviously exciting to get our first big Let’s Swim! Coach Landreth and the team celebrate a win. getting caught was just a little thing. But Torre explained what happened next, tournament win; it really sells the pro- the whole atmosphere of the tournament, saying, “Coach has always emphasized gram, in a great way.” how we got caught in a crazy storm, it gave the importance of leaving behind a legacy. This year’s senior class is the the team a boost, I think.” He tells us that when we leave, we should winningest team in Shady Side’s history. Swimmers own the pool The first game went off without a be proud of what we did at the school and Throughout their four years they have By Katie Prochownik has come together to support each other hitch as Shady Side dominated the hosts, that we should build upon our predeces- taken the team from three wins their “I can’t believe it. I just can’t believe and especially welcome the new faces on Kents Hill School. sors’ achievements. When he walked into freshman year to sixteen already this year. it,” said swim coach John Landreth with the team. Next came a much more competitive the locker room he said just that, and we More importantly, they know what it tears in his eyes at Shady Side Academy’s Freshman Destin Groff said of her Ontario Hockey Academy team. With all knew exactly what he meant. We were means to leave a legacy. home meet against Hampton in the be- experience on the swim team, “I was time winding down in the third period pumped up, because we had a shot to Houser said, “It felt great to have all of ginning of the season. The whole team really excited because I was going to Shady Side was down 3 to 2. After an make a name for ourselves. “ our hard work pay off. This senior class had just experienced one of the greatest meet new people, work hard, and get incredible goal by assistant captain Nick The rest of the team mirrored their has made a lasting impression on Shady races they had ever seen. Swimmers and better with Landreth. The others on the Houser that tied the game at 3, senior Zack captain’s excitement and skated hard from Side hockey and this win seals that. You coaches alike stared dumfounded at team motivate me. We pump each other Myers scored on a controversial goal to the drop of the puck. Unfortunately, know, it felt great to win the game, because sophomore Chris Leech after he swam a up to go fast.” win the game. Stanstead was ready to play too. They we were the underdogs. But it felt even 23.2 in his 50 free split time. Mr. Chris Leech’s incredible race is only The win set up an epic championship dominated the first period, firing puck better knowing that we had taken the Landreth stood by the side of the pool one of the many highlights of the year so game that night between Shady Side and after puck towards the Shady Side net. entire program to a whole new level. And smiling to himself, shaking his head in far. During the Highlands meet, junior Stanstead. We had already lost convinc- But Shady Side goalie Grant Hebrank when we come back in ten years or twenty quiet disbelief as the entire team rallied David Paulk broke the pool’s 100 yard ingly to Stanstead earlier in the season. responded in kind. Shot after shot went years, we will be able to say that we were up to cheer each other on. breaststroke record after going a remark- They led the Midwest Prep League in high left or right, only to be snatched out part of the class that built this program.” When asked about the meet, Landreth able 101.5 seconds. said, “The Hampton meet was pretty Senior Richie McLaughlin also made amazing. Everyone pulled together and his WPIAL cuts for the first time this SSA wrestling, well on its way supported one another.” year, along with sophomore Josh By Christopher Miller Even Chris Leech said, “I was im- Lawrence. With the 2009-2010 wrestling sea- pressed I could go that fast. It was the Despite the ongoing success of the son well underway, the SSA wrestling moment in the race that sort of did it for team, everyone knows that there will be team has had team, individual, and coach- me.” challenges ahead. The season is still not ing success this year. So far, the team has certainly been off over. Wrestling began in mid December to a good start. Following an undefeated The swim team’s last meet and se- when the team experienced success at season last year, the team has once again nior night was February 18 against the Ironman tournament. accomplished an almost impossible feat, Northgate. Coach Landreth only hoped Shortly after that, they had their first another undefeated season and a full ride for the best for all of his swimmers. team match against Mars, where they to WPIALS and PIAA’s in March. “To come together and swim the best delivered a strong performance and Junior captain Broderick Kelley be- they can, that would be amazing,” he earned their first team victory of the lieves that one of the only ways to says. “I think this year we’ve come season. continue the success is by everyone closer than ever, and everyone is taking From there, they went on to compete coming together to support one another. swimming very seriously.” in Derry Duals, where they put together “To obtain success, we need to be Swimmers encourage everyone to a record of three wins and two loses, and proud of what we have accomplished as come out to WPIAL Championships bounced back with a win as they domi- a team. We need to work a certain way March 4-5 at University of Pittsburgh. nated West Shamokin in their first home now so that, in the future, we can look Come and support your swimmers as match of the new year. back and say, ‘We really swam great.’” you watch history being made in the Then, they were off to the always It is true that everyone on the team pool! Let’s swim fast, Shady Side! tough Powerade tournament. Here, the team had great success with five place winners. Philip Elias took 8th place at 112 pounds, Geoff Alexander placed 3rd Girls’ hockey transitions Photo by Jack Wolf at 119 pounds, and Frankie Martellotti And the winner is...Junior Anthony Elias flexes his muscles after By Nicole Wei and was the 130 pound champion, which Kayleigh Gregory Hebrank should watch out.” earned him his second Powerade title. winning a match. Anthony is ranked 2 in the WPIAL for 125 pounds. Only seven players returned to the The girls have finished third in their Additionally, Matt Cunningham took ment in Fox Chapel, the team had seven behind North Allegheny’s total of 220 Girls’ Hockey team from last year’s league for the last three years, but they 2nd place at 171 pounds and Nick out of ten wrestlers place in the top five team points. successful team, yeth they still won hope to bring home the banner in Febru- Ciesielski earned 4th place at 285 pounds. of their weight class, and six of those Following the county tournament, their section. ary. With a total of 138.5 points, SSA’s team seven also made the finals. Shady Side the team earned yet another team vic- Four freshmen, four sophomores, Led by captains Nicole Wei and was the sixth best team out of the 44 that had four consecutive victories at 119 tory against Summit Academy. and one badass senior have joined the Molly Cohen, and assistants Kayleigh participated. pounds, 125 pounds, 130 pounds, and To wrap it all up, the team traveled team to help earn a first place finish this Gregory and Lexie Scozio, the team is 4- The team took first place at the 135 pounds. to Burrell for sections. Here, the team year.Newcomers range from girls who 2, including a big victory against the SSA Valley Duals with a record of five wins In these matches, Geoff Alexander, made quick work of Highlands, moving have played in middle school to those Boys’ JV team. and no losses. However, team first place Anthony Elias, Frankie Martellotti, and on to face rival Burrell in the section who are just learning to skate. In a few weeks, the girls will head to was not the only impressive feat to come Matt Tadich, respectively, all took 1st championship. This, however, did not The key to the team’s success this the Hill School for WIHLMA playoffs. out of the tournament. Head coach Tim place. At 171 pounds, Matt Cunningham end in our favor; the team lost a nail- year will be newfound goalie prodigy There will also be an end-of-season Giel was able to earn his 300th career took 2nd place. Matt Giel Took 5th place biter. In the end, the team earned 2nd Adele Pultan, a senior, who is taking rematch coming up between the Girls’ victory, which put him among an elite at 189 pounds and Nick Ciesielski took place in the section behind Burrell. over for “Stonewall” Sarah Tisherman, Prep team and the JV Boys’ team. group of coaches. The team added two 2nd at 285 pounds. The season is not over. For now, all last year’s goalie. Senior Kelsey Hickey says, “Every- more victories to their record with wins Despite having four champions and we can do is watch as it continues to When asked about her experience in one better show up. This game will be over Laurel and Kittanning. three place winners, Shady Side took 2nd unfold with individual competition, and the net, Pultan said, “I’ve got mad skills. the most intense one of the year.” At the Allegheny County Tourna- place overall with 197 team points, right hope that the success continues. Shady Side News Thursday, February 25, 2010 Sports, etc. 7 Squash successes Boys’ basketball shoots for By Adi Krupski The Shady Side Academy Squash WPIAL championship and more Program, one of the least talked about sports at SSA, has seen some compelling By Tony Satryan success in the past few weeks. The The Boys’ Basketball team started squash program consists of three teams: this season a few months ago with some a Prep team, a Girls’ Prep team, and a lofty goals. Head Coach Terrance Parham Boys’ JV team. The Boys’ Prep team, said, “This season was one of high expec- led by senior captains Yoni Krupski, tations due to who we had coming back Ben Ross, and Peter Ellis, has pushed to and the addition of two talented freshmen a new level by drawing up new practice [Geno Thorpe and Mike Young].” schedules and workout circuits to fur- The beginning of the season did not go ther enhance the game play of the mem- in Shady Side’s favor. “We had two bad bers of the team. losses early on in the season, which Captain Yoni Krupski says, “With humbled our players very fast,” said only three courts and over twenty people Coach Parham of the team’s shaky start. in the squash program, it is difficult to However, Coach Parham also ex- Photo by Olivia Seecof pressed confidence in how the team re- provide convenient court time to every- Let Please! Players Makenna body. But we have developed a new bounded after these two losses and in the workout schedule which provides maxi- Krebs and Mahima Chablani remainder of the season, saying, “The mum court time and squash develop- referee a squash match. captains and the rest of the seniors did a ment for the entire team.” won the first match of the girls’ first great job of reshaping the team’s focus. One of the Prep team’s most impor- home match ever, making a mark in The kids have put themselves in position tant tournaments was at Mercersburg in Shady Side history. The girls’ team to have a special regular season, which early January. The squad finished sec- defeated Mercersburg 7-2 but lost to they hope will end with a section, WPIAL, ond in the consolation rounds with jun- Miami Valley 3-6. and state championship.” ior Adam Petraglia and sophomore Ryan The girls traveled to the Berwin Club, The team bounced back from the losses Mengel leading with a 5-0 streak and near Philadelphia, and Mercersburg the in an incredible way. Senior co-captain sophomore Adi Krupski finishing with following weekend and increased their Jerome Barnes said, “The team is doing a record of 4-1. final record to 3-1. really well; we are currently on a 13 game winning streak and are on the way to Wolf Jack by Photo The two C league teams (comprised Recently, the Boys’ Prep team had Fast Break. Freshman Geno Thorpe dribbles down the court of individuals on the Boys’ Prep squash its revenge on Miami Valley, defeating having the best season the team has had team chosen to compete in local city them 9-0 and regaining the team’s glory. since I have been at Shady Side. We are just our starters but our bench players team has won 13 of 14 and has earned a tournaments every Wednesday) are cur- Yoni says, “The girls are a develop- playing well as a team, moving up in the produce a great deal as well. With as many number 3 seed in the Class AA WPIAL rently looking to secure a playoff posi- ing team. Like all beginning teams, it rankings, and getting ready to make our players that we have able to make a playoffs starting this week. tion in the upcoming playoff tourna- takes time to adjust to the competitive playoff run.” difference, we are a very dangerous team Senior Max Heilbrunn said, “Our team ment. level. We look forward to what they will Jerome also spoke of the excitement with a lot of potential. We are just now has good chemistry. Everyone knows The Girls’ Squash team, established become in years to come.” over the great games at the end of the starting to hit our stride and once we reach their role. Jerome scores, Ben passes, I only last year, had its first home match With the season only partly over and season. He said, “We play one of the best our full potential, there are not many play good defense, Parker rebounds, and on January 16 vs. Mercersburg and more tournaments to come, the squash teams in single A division, Sewickley, on teams that are able to compete with us, Jake cheers us on.” Miami Valley. Freshman Holly Stewart team has a bright future ahead. Saturday [February 6], and then our divi- and I believe we have the ability to go far Max and the other players clearly sion rivals, Greensburg Central Catholic, in the playoffs and maybe finally bring a believe that they have all of the pieces to in what should be the section title game section, WPIAL, or even a state banner bring home the WPIAL title and maybe next Tuesday [Feb. 9]. Those are our back to Shady Side where it belongs.” more. They will soon finish the regular biggest two games left.” All the players think that they have season and get ready for a strong playoff Senior co-captain Ben Cohen said, the ability to do something extraordinary run in which they can achieve even the “We are an extremely talented team, not with this season. Since the two losses, the loftiest of their goals. Spork rules Girls’ hoops looks to future By Elizabeth Diggs By Noah Schoen It was on my second walk across the The Shady Side Girls’ Basketball quad and down the stairs to my car when squad battled to an 8-13 record this I finally realized it. The wind was season, finishing .500 in section play. whipping across my face, and I began to The team struggled against WPIAL pe- shiver beneath my light and unsuitable rennial power Greensburg Central Catho- layers in the freezing cold. Was I really lic but dominated several teams in the battling the elements on account of a section, winning twice against East Al- plastic utensil? Was retrieving the little legheny and Wilkinsburg. SSA also had Photo by David Chottiner We made it. Bikers feel the satisfaction of a hard day of pedaling. black spork, lost beneath the heavy a win against playoff-bound Riverview beige mats in my car, worth the treach- early in the season. erous trek and frozen rosy cheeks? While the team will lose seniors Dee When I was first introduced to spork Presberry and captains Molly Marous Bike trip: let’s take a ride during my sophomore year, I was en- and Mary Rooney, the future for girls’ By Anita Jain While biking, we passed many his- tranced by the mystery and excitement basketball is promising. Tired of the unpredictable, gloomy torical monuments, including the of the game. However, I soon fell victim The team returns most of its rota- weather of this winter? Then think Antietam National Battlefield and to carelessness and was sporked only tion, including leading scorer Delaney about biking on the beautiful, historical Harper’s Ferry. The chaperones split three days after the game commenced. I Fischer. Behind Head Coach Amy Photo by Jack Wolf Great Allegheny Passage with the sun themselves up so one was leading the was understandably devastated after Szlachetka, the team hopes to post a Take it to the hole. Kelcei shining on your back and your friends group while another was at the end, my hopeful dreams of spork triumph winning record next season. Edmonds fends off a defender. supporting you throughout the ride. encouraging everyone along the way and had been extinguished by my pursuer. The Great Allegheny Passage is a bike stopping frequently for snacks and And although I participated in the game trail built on old railroad lines that starts drinks. this year, I, like many other seniors, lost Senior leadership in Pittsburgh and continues all the way The Great Allegheny Passage is about sight of the importance and splendor of By Mahima Chablani and vegetarian option lines of the Dining to Washington DC. 325 miles long, and we finished the dutifully and constantly clutching my While senior Max Heilbrunn used his Hall. Last year, a group of about twenty- whole trail in 5 ½ days. The last two plastic spork. deft fingers to craft the perfect turkey Heilbrunn recounts, “It was ‘sik.’ I five SSA teachers and students started a days we stayed in Georgetown and Senior Gauri Joshi, who was elimi- sandwich, students passing through the liked working with the lunch ladies, life-changing journey in West Newton. toured Washington DC. nated late in the game, comments, “In a lunch line stared with both disbelief and because I have been friends with them Stocked up on granola bars, trail mix, and Sophomore Chris Leech said that the way, I’m really angry that I was sporked, delight. As he created the ideal ratio for so long. I’m planning on doing it water, we biked roughly 50-60 miles a bike trip “was tons of fun, and you don’t but I am actually kind of relieved because between bread, cheese, lettuce, tomato, again, because it was so nice to help them day. On the first day, we stopped at need to be an amazing biker to join. I I don’t have to carry around a spork and turkey, Heilbrunn proved a natural. out.” Ohiopyle, a state park known for its encourage everyone to do it!” anymore and look like a fool.” On Tuesday, February 2, sixteen The participating seniors felt the day white water rafting and many waterfalls. Due to the popularity of this trip last Some seniors gave up only hours into seniors stepped inside the shoes of vari- was both challenging and rewarding. Melanie Dorn, one of our inspiring year, this summer the school is organiz- the game, like senior Mahima Chablani, ous teachers and administrators. Eight According to Alli Rath, “I had a lot of fun chaperones, recalled, “My favorite part ing TWO trips! As Chris said, anyone who was quoted saying, “I’m done with seniors each taught one class, six seniors teaching Señora Rosenberg’s Spanish of the trail was in Ohiopyle because I can manage this trip, and you don’t need this game. Who cares anymore?” taught two classes, and two seniors class, but teaching was even harder than liked the scenery and the bridges. Plus, tons of training to do it. If you want to Some loyal sporkers, however, trudge filled administrative positions. I thought! I get up and make announce- it was fun to see all of the people out train, start out slowly by biking for 15- on even weeks after the game’s initia- According to Lynn Nguyen, who ments in front of the whole school all the enjoying nature.” 20 minutes two or three times a week. tion. Senior Alli Rath can still be seen taught an art class and an Algebra II class, time, but teaching a class of freshmen The second and third days were the Then keep adding time and mileage to grasping her beautifully decorated and “I wouldn’t mind waking up every day was king of nerve-wracking!” longest of the trip, because we were your rides, until you are easily biking 25- personalized spork throughout the and teaching a class, especially a class Danny Rua, who somehow taught biking through the mountains and aver- 30 miles (or for about 2 hours). school day. “I really want to win,” she with Gauri in it!” four different classes, echoes a similar aging 60-65 miles a day. It might seem Sophomore Lia Farrell said, “Biking says. “This is my last chance to be the Other “teachers” during Senior Lead- perspective. Rua remarks, “It was chal- intimidating to bike across the moun- from Pittsburgh to DC was pretty sweet. spork champion.” ership Day included Samir Abu-Hamad, lenging to assume the perspective of a tains, but the trail has no more than a The trail was gorgeous and we had fun An exchange of targets occurred re- Patrick Brown, Mahima Chablani, Nick teacher while I am still a student. The 1.5% grade, which means that you don’t while biking and at every hotel. The pain cently, a switch that should encourage Ciesielski, Jen Cozen, Karen Dawson, students were quite helpful though.” feel yourself going uphill and you don’t from sitting on those seats for so long more sporking activity, as in many cases Matt Giel, Katrina Jueng, Kelly After four years of learning a wide have to worry about changing your gear was definitely worth it.” assigned victims are revealed over time. Latterman, Megan Lowery, Alli Rath, scope of material, ranging everywhere and forcing yourself up an extremely Rowdy Kanarek agreed, stating, “It The student body anxiously waits for a Danny Rua, and Olivia Seecof. from themes of Antigone to Spanish verb steep grade. Each night we stayed in a was a riveting adventure that tested the victor to emerge, but it is unclear how On the administrative side, Ben tenses, participating seniors returned to different town, all connected by the trail. limits of both our bodies and minds.” long the game will last. Cohen made himself comfortable behind past classrooms, this time with more Mrs. Dorn said, “My favorite town So if you are thinking about doing Senior Zack Myers remarks, “If I the glass doors of the Deans’ Office. confidence, maturity, and spirit. Senior was Shepherdstown because it com- something special and even life changing have to get up on the podium at gradu- Indeed, Ben became Dean Cohen for Leadership Day enabled these seniors to bines history with an eclectic modern this summer, you should definitely con- ation with my spork in hand, I’ll do it, three periods of the day. Additionally, travel back in time and simultaneously college town.” sider joining the SSA bike trip. but I will be very upset about it.” Max Heilbrunn worked in the sandwich take a snapshot of the future. 4 Shady Side News 8Odds & Ends Thursday, February 25, 2010 Adventures in Advanced Biology Library corner By Olivia Seecof By Ayesha Shah Athletic achievements and the suc- The library is offering its share of fun cesses of academic clubs are a focus at activities for the school. In the upcom- Shady Side. However, what about the ing months, the library will be hosting activities in which students participate fundraisers and the staff will be volun- on a daily basis? Students in Advanced teering their time at local libraries. Biology have recently embarked on two This is all part of national Library field trips and have taken part in three in- Week, which is April 11-17. Due to house special labs and lectures. some scheduling issues, Shady Side will This year there are three sections of be celebrating its Library Week during the money raised from this sale will be Advanced Biology, taught by William April 18-24. given to the Carnegie Library of Pitts- Diehl. Mr. Diehl says, “I am especially The week starts off with a video at burgh. excited that my students have the op- assembly period on Monday describing “We’re really hoping that this bake portunity to be learning today’s bio- Library Week, and on Wednesday there sale is a huge success. We’re so excited technology. That is one of the directions is a book discussion for A Thousand about this week!” says Library associ- that biology is going in the future.” Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. Book ate Simone Coleman. The academic adventures started in discussions are filled with debates, On Saturday, the Library associates early December with a field trip to North friendly chatting, and food. will be giving their time to the Braddock Allegheny High School. In the large It’s a great experience to make a book Carnegie Library by helping visitors, auditorium, we heard Sam Rhine give a come to life with so many people talking sorting books, and more. lecture on Genetics. The lecture was about it, or to make the point or perspec- The director of the library is none packed with enough information to take other than Michele Greene’s daughter, Photo by Olivia Seecof tive of any book clearer. Ideas and over six pages of notes, covering infor- Yay DNA! Bill Diehl assists Advanced Biology students Kelsey feelings about the stories get shared, Anita Greene. mation from Gene Control to the Human Hickey, Kayleigh Gregory and Asher Saperstein while they which everybody with an opinion about This is also a chance to do a READ! Genome Project. examine Purple Sea Urchins during a feature in-house lab. Meyer’s Twilight Saga or Rowling’s poster. Ask a Library associate to take Advanced Bio student Nicole Wei Harry Potter knows can be interesting. your picture with your favorite book. commented, “Some of the things Sam University of Pittsburgh sent Biotech by first using colored water. Then Tom “It’s going to be a lot of fun,” said These posters will be hanging around covered we had already learned, so it was Outreach Coordinator Tom Sieflein to Sieflin thought we were ready to use real junior Kimberly Flit, a Library associ- school to encourage people to read more. easy to follow along. But other things conduct this lab with us. Sea urchins DNA. After an informative PowerPoint ate. But since library week is still some were completely new and locked my reproduce by shooting their gametes presentation we learned how different On Friday of Library Week, there time away, I would suggest following attention.” A section of the lecture was into the ocean. Because they release a restriction enzymes cut DNA in differ- will be a Brownies and Books bake sale. the words of Reed Williams, school also dedicated to the discussion of stem large number of gametes at one time, we ent places. Brownies will be sold along with books Librarian, and “just pick up a book and cell research and cloning. This part, could collect them and fertilize the eggs. We also learned about electroferesis, donated by the Library associates. All read!” although based more on opinion than We could then watch the cell division which is the process where the DNA is fact, was interesting because it covered begin to occur. Cleavage of cells occurs cut by the restriction enzymes and then advancements in therapeutic cloning. rapidly, and in a short amount of time runs down a gel. DNA has a negative Students yearn for the The second adventure was a trans- one class saw one cell divide into 64 cells. charge, so it runs towards the positive formation lab that we conducted in- Advanced Biology students listened charged end of the gel. The smaller house. The point of the lab was to see to a lecture given by David Deal, the son pieces of DNA run further in the gel than hot sun of Spring Break if bacteria would accept foreign DNA. If of our Athletic Director, Gene Deal. On the longer pieces. Tom gave us a plasmid By Delaney Fischer this year.” the foreign DNA was accepted, it would this fourth adventure we learned how (DNA) at random, and we were able to Spring break is coming soon, and Along with students traveling to make the bacteria resistant to the antibi- Rowe functions as a green building, and tell which one we had once it ran through everyone in the Shady Side community China, senior Alli Rath shared that many otic Ampicillin. how being sustainable is what our planet the gel. has already seemed to make plans, Spanish students will be going to Spain This lab normally yields a low suc- needs. Sally Gumberg said, “I didn’t Donnaya Presberry said, “This lab whether it be relaxing, traveling around for the exchange. cess rate, but there were two cases in realize all of the ways Rowe was green! was my favorite because it seemed like the world, or participating in sports. I asked Alli what she was looking which the bacteria did accept the foreign I am sure happy that our school is something real scientists do. It was also Although the school year seems to be forward to the most and she answered DNA. Katie Foster, a student whose working hard to help the environment.” very hands on, so it held my interest.” passing faster than ever before, the work without hesitation, “to see all the Span- experiment was successful said, “I was On the fifth and final adventure, we Advanced Biology has embarked on load keeps growing. Not only are juniors ish kids [from the exchange earlier this glad that ours worked! The lab was fun went on a field trip to the faculty parking adventures from lectures to running com- stressed out from the U.S. History pa- year]…I miss them! And going to to do, even though we had to wait a day lot. Although this doesn’t sound like a plicated tests, and these are only a pre- per, but so are the teachers! Barcelona because it’s an amazing city; to see the results.” huge change of scenery, a large semi view of what is to come for Advanced I asked Michele Greene what she it never sleeps, and has so much his- Sea urchins were transported to our truck was waiting there for us. Inside the Biology students. planned on doing over break and she tory!” home lab for the third adventure. The truck we learned how to micropipette looked at me and simply said, “I am While some will be missing sports going to a resort called Ridge Quest... trips, the rest of the athletes who are Art rocks which is my house. I’ll be relaxing.” participating in spring athletics are ex- By Tess Rosenbloom And while juniors are stressing, se- cited to start their season. Grendel contest niors are getting anxious about receiving Junior Zach Sufrin shared what the Twice a year, students showcase their artwork at the Benedum Visual letters from colleges. baseball team will be up to: “I’m going Arts Center. This year the winter art Senior Mitch Mason is still waiting to Disney World with the baseball team. show began in January and ran through to hear from three colleges while Gauri I am very excited to go down to Florida victors February. Joshi is waiting to hear from nine. Al- to meet the ladies.” While the baseball The various genres of art on display though college is on their minds, it doesn’t team and lacrosse team will be in Florida, The Oscars are not the seem to be stopping seniors from having the softball team plans on just practicing only contest results awaited include architectural drawings, ceram- ics, paintings, jewelry, and glass pieces. a blast and travelling. at home. with much anticipation by Mitch shared that he was excited to Junior Madi Sheerer and sophomore Foundations I English classes. The spring art show will most likely take place after spring break, but there is travel with his mom, saying, “I am prob- Katie Natoli are both excited for the ‘Tis the season for the Annual ably going to Ireland with my mother; season to start. Madi says she’ll also be Grendel Drawing Contest no set date. When asked if the senior art exhibition is the same as the spring art we are going to Dublin and maybe into visiting colleges over the break, while Winner to be announced by the countryside.” Katie has other plans: “I’m excited to head judge and chief arbiter of show, Scott Aiken replied that they are one in the same. “In the past years, we Numerous students are excited to practice to get more wins on our record. Germanic Beastie have had these two exhibitions separate, travel to a new country. Gauri is excited I also plan on recruiting a pitcher for our drawing talent, An- and we were thin on work.” to go to China with Yang Laoshi and her team. It would make a HUGE difference gela Irvine. “This is the last chance to see art- classmates. for our team this season.” This year’s work done by seniors,” proclaims Mr. The students will leave the week Like Madi, other students will also winner is Sydney Aiken. “The exhibition is like the musi- before spring break and visit many places be participating in sports and travelling. Mordoh from Liz cal for the visual arts. The art show is for including Hong Kong, Wuhan, and Gui Sophomore Spencer Levy will be at- Garvey’s class. the students, but we are always trying to Lan. Also going on the trip are junior tending the baseball trip to Florida, but “Michelangelo would be give the visual arts more awareness as Ethan Busis and senior Tanner Jones. also has plans to visit his sister at St. thrilled by the torque on the well. We also hope to be able to have an Ethan has been waiting all year for Eckered College in St. Petersburg and body of Sydney’s Grendel,” ice cream social like we have had in the this trip, saying, “I’m most excited about other family members. Ms.Irvine said, adding, “I loved past years, though there wasn’t one for experiencing the Chinese culture. The And some students, just like Ms. the bristles, the talons, the large the winter art show.” food is going to be amazing!” Greene, just need a break. Sophomore scales and spots. And is he Everyone is allowed to submit pieces Tanner is sacrificing his senior year Josh Silver will be taking a family vaca- moving!” for the shows; however, in the spring, trip with the lacrosse team to go on the tion, while freshman Maggie Elias is just First runner up is Mike Pohl seniors have the priority. “We seldom China trip. Tanner shared the scoop excited to get away from school. from Linda McDonald’s class. “No- leave out any artwork. Everything is about the lacrosse team’s trip to Florida, “I’m excited to go to Mexico and take table here was the Nordic headdress, the McCullough from Judith Sanders’s class packed in tight,” says Mr. Aiken. saying, “What we’re always most ex- a break from all the school work,” says people pouch, and best of all- chicken for his scaley, wide mouthed beast and Cari Batchelar adds, “The art is shown cited about is just being in the warm Maggie. Maggie also commented about feet,” said the judge. “Grendelettes Mohsin Ahmad from Paul Ejzak’s class in a salon style, which means the pieces weather playing sports and just hanging getting tan while lying out in the sun. would have loved those abs, too.” for the clever title on his North Face, are displayed from the floor to the ceil- out all day... and the other thing we’re Shady Side students seem to be booked Honorable mention goes to Paul blood dripping, swimmers’ hair guy. ing. We have a beautiful gallery to show always excited about is that there are a already. No matter what form students off. It allows kids to showcase their couple hundred girl lacrosse players there are in, it appears everyone will be having Non Profit Org. work in a professional setting.” as well. But I’m actually going to China a busy spring break! SHADY SIDE ACADEMY Pittsburgh, PA All of the pieces are unique, and 423 Fox Chapel Road US Postage reflect the students’ creativity. Parents Pittsburgh, PA 15238 PAID and students are welcome to come see SSA supports Haiti Permit No. 609 the exhibition during regular school hours Shady Side joined the international relief effort supporting Haiti after the and open studio, which takes place on devastating earthquake on January 12. Students and faculty were encouraged to Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00 to dress in the Haitian colors of red, white, and blue, and allowed to dress down for 8:00 PM. a minimum donation of $5. “A great time to visit is after lunch, The senior school students and faculty voted for which aid organizations to since the dining hall is so close to the support, with donations given in proportion to the number of votes each building,” Ms. Batchelar points out. “I organization received. A total of $2,350 was raised. The recipients include: hope everyone will come see the exhibi- Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti ($451), Art Creation Foundation for Children tion in the spring. I think students will ($137), Habitat for Humanity ($293), Brothers Brother Foundation ($177), be surprised to see what their peers can Unicef ($274), MedShare ($235), Partners in Health ($137), Wish for Haiti ($195) do artistically.” and Doctors Without Borders ($451).